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Overview

Gain advanced knowledge and skills for further learning and professional work in education or training.

The course is designed for professionals from a variety of roles and settings who respond to the educational opportunities and challenges in education, community, government and industry.

You will engage in professional learning through practitioner research informed by contemporary theories of learning, leadership and personal, workplace and social change.

This graduate diploma is the second stage of a nested suite of three courses that make up the Master of Education. Please note that this course does not provide students with registration to teach. Successful completion of this course will lead you to admission into our Master of Education.

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Careers

Postgraduate study in education is increasingly important in the advancement of a professional education career. This course could lead to a career as an education or health professional, and prepare you for a management role in a number of specialist education fields.

Please note that this course does not provide students with registration to teach in Australia.

Course structure

To complete the Graduate Diploma in Education students will be required to complete 96 credit points consisting of:

TAFE: To qualify for admission to the course applicants must have a university degree or an equivalent qualification, relevant work and/or community experience as approved by the College of Education. Extensive experience in the professional field is an advantage.

Mature: To qualify for admission to the course applicants must have a university degree or an equivalent qualification, relevant work and/or community experience as approved by the College of Education. Extensive experience in the professional field is an advantage.

There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU.
Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels,
so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through
to postgraduate study.

Contact us

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